Drug withdrawal

Definition Drug withdrawal is a therapy designed to help addicted people to stop using drugs and to remain permanently abstinent. The basis is the weaning of the addictive substance. It begins with physical detoxification. This can be done with or without drug support (warm or cold withdrawal). Depending on the severity of the addiction, this … Drug withdrawal

What is the process of drug withdrawal? | Drug withdrawal

What is the process of drug withdrawal? Withdrawal consists of a physical detoxification and a subsequent weaning therapy. The detox is usually done on an outpatient basis (at home, accompanied by fixed doctor’s appointments) or as an inpatient (hospital, rehab clinic). During this time, the person affected receives close monitoring by doctors and psychotherapists as … What is the process of drug withdrawal? | Drug withdrawal

Are there any special features of alcohol withdrawal? | Drug withdrawal

Are there any special features of alcohol withdrawal? Alcohol withdrawal is associated with particular difficulties. Frequently, abrupt detoxification leads to the so-called alcohol withdrawal delirium. This means the occurrence of various severe withdrawal symptoms. Typical symptoms are clouding of consciousness, hallucinations and circulatory problems. Medical attention is urgently required. If necessary, the circulation should be … Are there any special features of alcohol withdrawal? | Drug withdrawal

Erectile Dysfunction (Erectile Impotence): Causes, Symptoms & Treatment

Erectile dysfunction (erectile impotence) is a disease of male potency, or a dysfunction of the penis during sex (sex). In this case, there is an often permanent potency disorder in which the man is unable to achieve an erection through sexual stimuli. This form of potency problems mostly have psychological causes. But organic reasons can … Erectile Dysfunction (Erectile Impotence): Causes, Symptoms & Treatment

Antifungals: Effects, Uses & Risks

Antifungals are also called antifungals or antifungal agents and are used to combat fungal infections. In medicine, for example, different antifungals are divided with regard to their mechanisms of action. What are antifungals? Locally applicable antimycotics are applied, for example, in the form of ointments, tinctures or sprays and are used, for example, in the … Antifungals: Effects, Uses & Risks

Smoking

Synonyms Tobacco smoking, nicotine consumption, nicotine abuse Summary 27% of the population actively smokes, which means inhaling tobacco smoke. Regular nicotine consumption has, in addition to the positive psychological consequences such as a sense of belonging or enjoyment, a large number of health-damaging consequences and can be addictive. The effect of nicotine on the brain … Smoking

Nicorette®

Introduction Nicorettes® are classically understood to be chewing gums, which is why this article will also discuss the dosage form as chewing gum in more detail. Other dosage forms are plasters, sprays, lozenges and inhalers. Active ingredients The active ingredients in Nicorette® chewing gums are polacriline, nicotine, nicotine polacrine (1:4). Fields of application Nicorette® chewing … Nicorette®

Use during pregnancy | Nicorette®

Use during pregnancy Nicorette® can only be used during pregnancy and lactation if the doctor is consulted. In general, however, we do not recommend this as nicotine enters the child’s bloodstream where it can disturb circulation and breathing regulation. For this reason a pregnant smoker is always advised to stop smoking and not to use … Use during pregnancy | Nicorette®